A 65-year-old woman was fatally struck by a flatbed truck while crossing Franklin Avenue at East 169th Street in the Bronx on Monday morning. The devastating collision, which occurred just minutes after she visited a local bodega, underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on New York City streets—especially in areas…
February 3, 2025, marks the tenth anniversary of the deadliest accident in Metro-North’s history—a catastrophic train crash that claimed the lives of five passengers and the driver of an SUV in Valhalla, New York. The crash, which left dozens injured, remains a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by inadequate…
A tragic truck accident in Queens claimed the life of 29-year-old Kevin Thoral early Friday morning. Thoral was just a block from his home when a box truck driver fatally struck him while making a left turn at the intersection of 212th St. and Hillside Ave. Despite remaining at the…
A school bus accident in Queens early Monday morning resulted in nearly a dozen people being transported to the hospital, including six children. The incident occurred on the Union Turnpike exit ramp near Winchester Boulevard and Glen Oaks School campus at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to fire officials. While all…
As NYC car accident lawyers, we see firsthand the devastating consequences of reckless driving and inadequate enforcement. The latest Transportation Alternatives report confirms what we have long argued: New York City is failing to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and children from preventable crashes. For years, we have fought for victims and…
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice. It ensures that patients have a clear understanding of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed treatment or procedure before agreeing to it. However, when a healthcare provider fails to secure informed consent, patients may suffer harm due to decisions…
A 95-year-old woman who survived some of history’s most devastating events, including the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, the Chernobyl disaster, and the COVID-19 pandemic, lost her life in a tragic car accident on a Brooklyn street. Mayya Gil was fatally struck by a cargo van on Cropsey Avenue near her…
A tragic accident on Sunday night in Midtown Manhattan claimed the life of 39-year-old Vladimir Cruz, a construction worker from the South Bronx. Around 9:30 p.m., an M1 MTA bus traveling southbound on 5th Avenue near East 51st Street struck the base of a boom lift Cruz was operating. The…
Four Winds Hospital provides residential treatment for youth facing mental health challenges. Parents place an immense amount of trust in institutions like this to care for their children, expecting them to provide a safe and supportive environment. Tragically, when that trust is broken through abuse or neglect, the consequences can…
A devastating car accident in Jamaica, Queens, on January 21, 2025, serves as a grim reminder of the dangers on our roads and the potential risks for property owners. A 63-year-old driver lost his life after his Toyota RAV4 collided with 3 garages, burying a parked Toyota Prius under the…
